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Around-the-Basket Race

Make putts from every marked position around the basket. First player through the full circle wins.

2-6 players, about 15-45 min at Park Round. Pick turns, keep disc golf scoring visible, stop at target.

  • BoardDisc Golf
  • CategoryDiscgolf
  • Best for2-6 who want a 15-45 min round.
  • Players2-6
Around-the-Basket Race activity preview - Make putts from every marked position around the basket. First player through the full circle wins.
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Quick start.

“Make putts from every marked position around the basket. First player through the full circle wins.”

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How to play Around-the-Basket Race

Step 1

Make putts from every marked position around the basket. First player through the full circle wins.

Step 2

Judge the around result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the around setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

2-6 players, about 15-45 min at Park Round. Pick turns, keep disc golf scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Make putts from every marked position around the basket. First player through the full circle wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Moving the start mark or changing score values after play begins. Keep one score card for the full round.

Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment.

Best for

Who it fits

2-6 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Disc Golf
Category Discgolf
Best for 2-6 who want a 15-45 min round.
Players 2-6
Time 15-45 min
Gear Flying discs, baskets or targets, and scorecard
Space Disc golf course, park, or safe practice field
Energy Medium
Setup Start from Disc Golf Board and tell the group the activity is Around-the-Basket Race.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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Around-the-Basket Race also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Around-the-Basket Race from Studboards. Make putts from every marked position around the basket. First player through the full circle wins. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Flying discs, baskets or targets, and scorecard Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/discgolf/discgolf-around-the-basket-race.html